Mararaba, Nyanya, Masaka affected
By Simeon Omame, Nasarawa
The Karu Local Government Chairman, James Thomas, has declared an indefinite curfew across Karu council areas of Nasarawa State, following violence that characterized the nationwide protest in the area.
This comprises Mararaba, Nyanya and Masaka under Nasarawa State.
He made this know in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.
According to the statement the curfew is expected to take effect from 6pm to 6am daily until further notice.
“The Executive Chairman of Karu Local Government Council, James Thomas, after due consideration, has imposed a curfew across Karu LGA from 6 pm to 6 am from today until further notice,” the statement read.
,Continuing, it says, “The curfew was imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure full security of karu.”
The council chairman informed that the curfew will restrict movement of people, Okada and keke (tricycle) riders, all shop owners and motorists in Karu Local government Area.
He also added that curfew became necessary after due consideration and as a result of violence that erupted during the course of protest in the state.
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